LVA Summer Update

Our campus is currently undergoing significant improvements, which may result in certain areas being temporarily inaccessible. Please anticipate possible delays during drop-off, pick-up, and campus visits, and remind students to follow all posted signs and designated pathways. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to enhance our learning environment.

• Students need to wear their school ID from last year - from LVA or school they are coming from.* *Students will receive their 2025-2026 LVA ID on Picture days starting August 25
• Students may obtain DAY 1 temporary ID stickers from Guidance teacher
• Students need to refer to the New Campus Map for current walking paths

Students Attend all Classes - Guidance & Periods 1-8

7:00 am - Students report to their Guidance Class

• Students receive class schedules in Guidance
• NO SCHEDULE CHANGES ARE ADDRESSED ON MONDAY
• Students must attend all classes on their printed schedule on Monday for attendance purposes
• 10:15 to 11:15 am - Lunch & Learn [includes passing time] *May be adjusted on Monday due to student registration in classes
• New and returning students needing a Chromebook or assistance may visit downstairs Main during lunch for the first two weeks of school.

READ FAQ's - After the First Day of School - Click here for Important questions and answers

9:58 to 10:58 am - Lunch & Learn
10:00 to 10:55 am - Lowden Lobby ONLY - Schedule Change Questions/Concerns - Counselors in the Lowden Lobby to address all questions or concerns about student schedules.

• Students may not go to the Counseling Office before school, during class or after school for schedule changes.

9:58 to 10:58 am -Lunch & Learn
10:00 to 10:55 am - Lowden Lobby ONLY - Schedule Change Questions/Concerns - Counselors in the Lowden Lobby to address all questions or concerns about student schedules.

• Students may not go to the Counseling Office before school, during class or after school for schedule changes

See Schedule Below

10:34 to 11:34 - Lunch and Learn

10:35 to 11:30 am - Lowden Lobby ONLY - Schedule Change Questions/Concerns - Counselors in the Lowden Lobby to address all questions or concerns about student schedules.

• Students may not go to the Counseling Office before school, during class or after school for schedule changes,

12:53 to 2:00 pm - Student Success Assembly - All students, all grades are required to attend

• Meeting locations for the Student Success Assembly are:
• Dance: 201
• Music: PAC Theater
• Theater & Tech Theater: Lowden Theater
• Visual Arts: Cafeteria

5:30 to 6:30 pm - Lowden Theater - Orchestra Students and Parents only - Open House

10:34 to 11:34 - Lunch and Learn

• 12:53 to 2:00 pm - Student Success Assembly - All students, all grades are required to attend.
• Meeting locations for the Student Success Assembly are:
• Dance: 201
• Music: PAC Theater
• Theater & Tech Theater: Lowden Theater
• Visual Arts: Cafeteria

Essential Information, Resources and Links!
To make it easier for LVA students and families to find everything they need, we’ve organized all essential info, resources, and links under the Students & Parents tab on our website. From forms, the handbook and deadlines to rules and updates, it's all in one place—and it’ll be updated throughout the year. New additions and reminders will also be shared in the LVA Weekly Update, so stay tuned! Check out all the back to school and update information at at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/student-parents

For LVA student and staff safety, please use the following directions for student arrival/drop-off in the morning and dismissal time pick-up.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: After 7:15 am students being dropped off must enter through the Main Building on 7th Street.
• Questions Contact the LVA Operations/Facilities Office at 702-799-7800 ext. 4204.

Refer to the Family Handbook for Parking Garage rules and how to obtain a required student parking sticker.

• Do not drop off or pick up students in the parking garage.
• Exit on Clark Street to the RIGHT only - Clark Street is one way westbound.

Students are expected to adhere to the LVA Dress Code beginning the first week of school. Click hear for the 2025-2026 LVA Dress Code.

New and returning students needing a Chromebook or assistance may visit Downstairs Main during lunch for the first two weeks of school.

Please click this link to access the Know Your Rights - Individual Rights for Immigrants information from the Nevada Office of the Attorney General to share with your families and communities.

Parents and students are encouraged to click here to review CCSD Curriculum Overview for Grades 9-12. In espanol RESUMEN DEL PLAN DE ESTUDIOS 2025–2026 Grados 9 a 12.

Students and parents are expected to review and be familiar with the LVA Handbook, which covers parking, arrival and dismissal, behavior, dress code, attendance, tardies, and more. Click here for access to the Family Handbook.

Please click this link for the latest from CCSD on Immunization Requirements.

Please see the attached for CCSD Crisis Response Plan information.

Consulte el archivo adjunto para obtener información sobre el Plan de Respuesta a Crisis del CCSD.

Big things are happening—new building, new students, new performances, and unforgettable moments! Don’t miss a single memory.

Grab your 2026 Eclectic Yearbook now at the lowest price of the year at yearbookforever.com.

Buy early, save more, and remember it all! 📸✨

Your senior portrait is a tradition of highlighting your senior year! Your photo is important and is used at LVA in a variety of situations:

1. Your senior photos are used in the yearbook!

2. Your photo is used in the Senior Slide Show

3. Used in Senior Spotlights

4. Media for recognition throughout the year

Cashman Photo is the Official Photographer for LVA. Read the attached information for details.

Contact Elizabeth Strehl, Yearbook Advisor, at strehep@nv.ccsd.net with any questions about the senior portrait or the Eclectic Yearbook.

LVA welcomes 511 freshmen to campus on Monday, August 11. Over 400 new students received a preview of what to expect at the New Student Orientation on Monday, August 4.

The State of Nevada requires all students to take the ACT Exam prior to graduation. CCSD pays for students during the spring of their junior year to take the exam for free. For students wanting to prepare for this test, we will once again be partnering with Tutors Across America to provide a discounted ACT Prep Bootcamp August 29th - 30th and September 1st. Students of all ages are welcome to attend.

Schedule for the 3-Day (20-hour) ACT Weekend Bootcamp

Friday, August 29th 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday, August 30th 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (lunch break from 1:00-2:00)

Sunday, August 31st **Day Off**

Monday, September 1st 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (lunch break from 1:00-2:00)

The bootcamps are averaging 3 -7 point improvements on the ACT, which can help with college admissions and scholarships.

Regular Cost of Camp: $399

Discounted Cost: $199 for LVA students.

Use coupon code LVA at checkout.

How To Enroll in the ACT Camp

1. Go to: http://TutorsAcrossAmerica.com/ACTcourse

2. Scroll down to find the tutoring session you want.

3. Enroll as directed. You are free to enroll in any camp that works for you.

4. Use coupon code LVA at checkout to get the 50% discount.

Tutors Across America’s Founder, Ryan Fitzgibbons

• Parent Communication Directory - How and who to contact at LVA
• Student Absence Form
• SAFE VOICE NEVADA

• Off-Site Emergency Accounting of Students [Use ONLY if LVA is in lockdown and you [the student] have self-evacuated.

IMPORTANT LINKS

• RAVE Review - Recognize an outstanding CCSD Employee
• https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/blog - Includes accolades, events, need-to-know information and the Weekly Update that is released each Sunday.
• Friends of Las Vegas Academy Foundation, [Non-Profit Support Organization]

Have news to share with the LVA Community, student awards, or community events? Contact the LVA Development Office at 702-799-7800, ext. 4123, or email LVA Communications Coordinator Susan Thornton, at thorns@nv.ccsd.net.

Follow us on Social Media! X [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/lvahappenings, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLVA/ Instagram: lasvegasacademy

Have a general question or a concern? Contact LVA at 702-799-7800 or through Contact Us on our website at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/contact-us.

• August 25-29, School Picture Days - *All grades are photographed for new student ID
• Tuesday, August 26, Senior Sunrise, 6 am to 7 am
• Thursday, August 28 - Open House, 6 pm to 8:10 pm
• Friday, Saturday, Monday, August 29, 30 & Sept. 1- ACT Bootcamp by Tutors Across America -visit https://tutorsacrossamerica.com/
• Monday, September 1 - Labor Day Holiday Observed, School Closed
• Wednesday, September 3, SOT [School Organizational Team] & Monthly Parent Meeting, Library, 7 am to 8 am
• Saturday, September 6 - CREW Day [College Education Readiness Workshop], LVA Campus 8 am to noon
• September 10 - LVA Jazz Concert, Lowden Theater, 6 pm to 7:30 pm
• Monday, September 15, 2025 - No School: Staff Development Day
• Tentative Dates for Performances & Concerts are posted at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/calendar

Purchase tickets at https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office